fanatic vs enthusiast
enthusiast vs fanaticfanatic and enthusiast both are nouns.
fanatic is an adjective but enthusiast is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fanatic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| enthusiast | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
enthusiast is a hypernym of
fanatic; that is, enthusiast is a
word with a broader meaning than fanatic:
- fanatic: a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
- enthusiast: an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
| fanatic (noun) | enthusiast (noun) |
|---|---|
| a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause) | an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity |
| a person having a strong liking for something |
| fanatic (adjective) | enthusiast (adjective) |
|---|---|
| marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea |
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